Recall Z-2003-2016
Zimmer Gmbh · initiated May 17, 2016
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Dome Centric component (Reference 01.04227.005) from the Anatomical Shoulder (AS) System 2.0. The Dome Centric connects the Humeral Stem to the Humeral Head and allows setting an inclination and retroversion positioning. The Anatomical Shoulder System is intended for long-term implantation into the human shoulder joint in primary or revision, total or hemi shoulder arthroplasty. The system is intended to relieve pain and restore function in patients with adequate bone stock to support the prosthesis.
Codes / lots: Item Number: 01.04227.005 Lot Numbers: 2792457 2794578 2812029 2817212 2844463 2794576 2794579 2815118 2817213 2847568 2794577 2794580 2815119 2832862
Reason for recall
In some cases it has been difficult or not possible to disassemble the adjusted Dome Centric from the AS Humeral Rasp after initial positioning of the AS Humeral Trial Head which resulted in the whole construct of the Dome Centric with the still assembled AS Humeral Rasp taken out of the humeral canal. This could cause a delay in surgery time or the surgeon could decide to close the wound without finishing the surgery, increasing the infection risk or second use of anesthesia necessary.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
Zimmer Biomet sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notification dated May 17, 2016, to all affected consignees via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Consignees were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. Assist their Zimmer Bioment sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product from the table above. Complete the Certificate of Acknowledgement Form and return to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com. If after reviewing this notification consignees have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1- 800-348-2759 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm EST.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2003-2016
- Initiated
- May 17, 2016
- Terminated
- October 31, 2016
- Product code
- KWS – Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
- Quantity
- 177
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, OH, PA, TN, and TX.
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Gmbh, Winterthur